Sweden's accession to NATO, previously approved by Hungary's parliament on 2024-02-28, has been postponed until next week due to the newly elected president of Hungary, Tamás Sulyok, not yet officially taking office. The ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels was initially scheduled for an earlier date. This development follows statements from House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Rep. Adam Smith, and other officials emphasizing the importance of Sweden's membership in strengthening NATO, especially in the context of challenges from adversaries and support for Ukraine.
Good to meet Hungarian State Secretary Péter Sztáray. We look forward to Sweden’s NATO accession and ensuring we are united in support for Ukraine. https://t.co/oIFRb1WWTc
Sweden has cleared the last political hurdle to join NATO after receiving approval from Hungary’s parliament this week. Get the background on NATO's role today in our explainer: https://t.co/rFbC3g2Px0
As adversaries try to challenge NATO - our most critical alliance. Sweden’s long-overdue accession to NATO strengthens our security here at home and abroad. https://t.co/R1AdmcLuCT
Sweden's accession to NATO will be postponed until next week - Bloomberg All because the day before the elected president of Hungary Tamás Sulyok has not yet officially taken office. The accession ceremony at the headquarters of the military alliance in Brussels was originally… https://t.co/XVZVfUtyyT
NEW: House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @RepAdamSmith issued the following statement after Hungary became the final NATO Member to approve Sweden’s accession to NATO. Read his complete statement here: https://t.co/zwA2znK1mf https://t.co/PSvwNwFYuM
NEW: House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @RepAdamSmith issued the following statement after Hungary became the final NATO Member to approve Sweden’s accession to the NATO. Read his complete statement here: https://t.co/zwA2znK1mf https://t.co/ceBTseGS3e